TAT Pose

HOW TO DO THE TAT POSE

With one hand, lightly touch the tip of the thumb to the area 1/8-inch above the inner corner of your eye. With the fourth finger (ring finger) of the same hand, lightly touch the tip of the finger to the area 1/8-inch above the inner corner of the other eye. Both fingertips are now on either side of the bridge of your nose. Place the tip of the middle finger at the point midway between, and about 1/2 inch above, eyebrow level. You now have all three fingertips lightly touching the three points.

Now place your other hand on the back of your head, with the palm touching the head so that the thumb is resting at the base of the skull just above the hairline. The palm cradles the base of your skull. If you are holding your hands in the TAT pose on someone else, the same area at the base of the skull is covered, however your little finger will be just above the hairline. Both hands should be resting gently. No pressure is necessary.

For children age 11 and under, the pose is done by holding the hand in front open with the palm covering the three points. The hand at the back is in the same position.

For babies or very sick people or anyone who feels uncomfortable with touch, the pose is done by holding the hands in the same position as for children, only the hands are an inch or two away from the person’s head.